North Carolina Wrestling Coaches Association

Organizational Meeting
August 25, 2006

Members present: Billy Baker, Jerry Winterton, Greg Frey, Mike Kendall, Ed Duncan, Scott Goins, Mark Harris

Opening comments made by those present.

Discussed the possibility of using the regional directors meeting as a place to discuss issues.

Discussion of board structure followed. The role of officers, memberships, etc. were discussed.

Discussion of non-profit status. Is it needed? Do we use the tax ID number of the NCCA or create our own? We need a financial base of operation.

What about coaches that don’t pay dues? Possibly wave dues for a year or two and operate on donations. Every coach will be a member this year.

Who can be a member was discussed. Honorary members, associate members. Consensus was to stay within the existing NCCA structure.

In discussion of composition and election of board it was proposed that an amendment to expand the board be presented at the annual summer meeting next year. The board would consist of 1 member from each regional tournament(12).

Discussion of how long the board officers should serve. Setting up a rotation of board seat vacancies was discussed but it was decided to leave it at four year terms for now.

After discussion of by-laws it was discussed about the necessity to incorporate as a 501 3c non-profit. This was to be explored by Mark Harris.

Question about funds from NCCA that may be available for wrestling. How does football handle funds within their organization?

By-laws were written and it was agreed that Ed and Mark would edit these by-laws and report back to the group with a draft copy as soon as possible. These would then be presented to the NCCA for review.

OTHER ISSUES

HYDRATION
Discussion of hydration concern was raised about the potential conflict of interest with Scott Barringer selling refractometers and being involved with the institution of mandatory hydration testing.

Scott explained his conversation with Que Tucker. Our program is different from Section 2s as done by the NCCA. The major concern is the second test in the spring. Getting the whole team hydrated at the same time is very problematic. Scott proposed a five day “window” during the week of certification.

We need to get data from experts to be prepared to advise when called upon.
NCWA would like us to go to their paperless system currently being used by 35 other states.

It was also suggested that when the by-laws are presented to Mac Morris that we inform him that there is a problem with hydration and that input from the wrestling community is insufficient.  We would ask him to offer advice on getting our voice heard.

It was suggested that Alan Utter be contacted as an advocate for NC Coaches.
Can he help us get this issue heard?

Mark stated that we are not fighting hydration, but rather the ineligibility clause associated with the new guidelines.

Coaches are unclear about the rule. We need clarification and will seek it. We will also seek to present evidence that the current hydration rule presents an undue burden on the wrestling community.
Scott agreed to seek clarification on the rule from NCHSAA as it stands now before proceeding further on this issue.

WRESTLE BACKS AT REGIONALS
Many coaches have expressed an interest in full wrestle backs at regionals. An effort would be made to find out the status of this proposal.

OUT OF SEASON NUMBERS ALLOWED FOR SKILL DEVELOPMENT
A desire to add to the number for skill development was suggested.

WRESTLING REFS
An issue regarding good refs who officiate college not being allowed to ref at states. Everyone agreed that we want our best officials at the state tournament and should work to make this happen.

LENGTH OF STATE TOURNAMENT
The current organization of the state tournament was discussed.

Discussion of what to report back to our membership. It was agreed that minutes of this meeting would be shared with general membership.

Meeting adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,
Ed Duncan

 

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